Thought I'd share one of my favorite agility photos of MACH Jackie Brink v Dorndorf L VCD2 RN TT. She was loved, owned, and handled by Maxine Brinker who lost her to old age yesterday. Heartfelt condolences to Maxine on the loss of her great gal Ginger.

MACH Jackie Brink v Dorndorf L VCD2 RN TT April 8 1993 - December 7 2011Tomorrow She Would Have Been 18 Years 8 Months Of Age

A match made in heaven, Ginger belonged to Maxine Brinker of Illinois and for many, many years was her "special old lady." She had the constitution of a battleship. Ginger became an AKC Master Agility Champion on August 11, 2001, the first dachshund ever to accomplish this feat. She had such a long and wonderful life with Maxine. Rest in peace dear Gin.

"Sincere condolences to you and Maxine on Ginger's passing...she paved the way for the rest of us with agility dachshunds." Karen Mann"What a dog and what a team! RIP Ginger." Jolanta Jeanneney"I've never met either of them yet know their legacy well. Thanks Ginger for all you've done to inspire and advance the sport of agility for dachshunds!!" Sharon McDonald

"It seems like just yesterday that I handed Maxine and Ginger their MACH bar. The judge was Marq Cheek, the show was Cream City Canines trial. Barney will be waiting for her at the bridge and together these two trailblazers can run and jump with no missed contacts or refusals called." Debby McNamara

"What a wonderful life and legacy. Run with the wind dear Ginger." Kathy Johnson